Catch Of The Day, 1050 Nw 42 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CATCH OF THE DAY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1050 Nw 42 Ave, Miami, FL 33126-3645
License #: 2322787
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Baking/pizza pans have accumulation of black debris.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle missing from reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dry storage area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Ice bucket cracked.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Raw shrimp.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Concentration registered at less than 50 ppm.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee placed plantain garnish on plate with bare hand.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee storing drinks on Ice in hand wash sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
10/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
3/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
11/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand sink
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Women's bathroom sink
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
4/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. OBSERVED RIC BY COOK LINE DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. OBSERVED BEANS IN WIC AT 52 DEGREES.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES FAILED TO WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. OBSERVED PHF IN RIC ABOVE 41 DEGREES.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. OBSERVED BEANS STORED IN WIC WITHOUT DATE MARKING. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PICK UP SALADS TO SERVED CUSTOMER WHILE HAVING THE SAME GLOVES ON.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. OBSERVED WIPPING CLOTH ON TABLES. Corrected On Site.
11/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Plumbing improperly installed.effluent from icemachine discharged in hand sink bar area
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.september 2010
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen area
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.Raw grouper used in raw ceviche.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.cookline
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk -in cooler.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.cookline
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.walk in cooler
  • Observed hole in wall.cookline
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed nonfood-grade towels under cutting board used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed raw eggs food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
11/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Kitchen area
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.No proof
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.Kitchen area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Bottom shelf of prep table
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Inside walk-in freezer
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.Bar area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Batter mix at 83 degrees
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw seafood over cabbage
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.Cookline area
  • Critical - Several employees with proof of required employee training expired. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
  • Critical - Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Inside walk-in freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Mopsink faucet
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Bar area
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Cookline area
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.Under water heater
10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. OIL
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. FISH AND CHICKEN IN DIFFERENT COMPARTMENT (3-COMPARTMENT SINK) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALK_IN COOLER PLASTIC CONTAINERS
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BEFORE RE_GLOVING
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. NOT DRYING HANDS AT ALL
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. GRABBING PARSLEY WITH BARE HANDS AND TOSSING INTO COOKING PAN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
8/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/25/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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